O Sol De Oslo
Tracklisting
1. Tata Engenho Novo (Listen)
2. Mana (Listen)
3. 17 Na Corrente (Listen)
4. Xote
5. Eu Te Dei Meu Ane
6. Kao
7. Ciranda
8. Rep
9. Onde O Xaxado Ta
10. Lingua Do Pe
11. A Santinha La Da Serra
12. Ai Baiano
13. Bastiana
14. Oslodum
A champion of Brazil's African-rooted traditions
who has scoured the vast backlands of his own country and the
far corners of the world in search of inspiration for his constantly
evolving artistic vision, Gilberto Gil remains one of his land's
most enterprising musicians. His singing and composing career
in Bahia, the center of African culture in Brazil, began in the
mid sixties as one of the founders of the revolutionary tropicalismo
movement. Tropicalismo, built on an eclectic mix of native and
global influences, turned the conventions of Brazilian popular
culture inside out and created its own language. Gil's quest for
new ways to invigorate his personal take on the sounds of Brazil
have led to Jamaica reggae, African pop music, R&B and rhythmic
and harmonic vignettes that range from Amazonian backwaters to
the posh clubs of Tokyo.
Conceived and produced by Rodolfo Stroeter O Sol de Oslo was recorded
at the famed Rainbow Studios in Oslo, Norway with Brazilian singer
Marlui Miranda, accordionist Toninho Ferragutti (currently in
Milton Nascimento's band) and a percussion section from Bahia.
In addition to the Brazilian musicians, there is participation
by Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu and Norwegian keyboard player
Bugge Wesseltoft. Selections include three songs co-written by
Gil and Rodolfo Stroeter and one by Gil and Marlui Miranda. There
are even collaborations with the legendary composer and arranger
Moacir Santos of an unreleased track titled Santinha Lá
da Serra which was originally composed with the great Vinicius
de Moraes and Ciranda composed by Moacir and Gilberto Gil.
Marlui Miranda's contribution includes her adaptation of chants
from sugarcane workers of the northeast section of Brazil. Among
the other tracks: Lingua do P (Language of the P) is a song composed
by Gil in which all the words start with a "p" and 17
Na Corrente a great hit by Jackson do Pandeiro. The CD blends
the style and energy of the best of Brazil with top global musicians
making this a unique melding of music. It is certainly the dawn
of a new frontier for the multi-faceted, multi-talented Gil.
© 2002 Lightyear Entertainment
